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The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum is dedicated to fostering the work of innovative artists whose interpretations of the world around us serve as a platform to encourage creative thinking.

ArtWrite (Grades 1–12)

Participants investigate works of art on view as a platform for critical and creative thinking. Students explore the Museum’s exhibitions as inspiration for an array of writing and drawing activities in the galleries. This program can include a post-writing activity in the classroom.

Program fee: $4 per student for up to 110 students

Goals:

To enhance classroom learning in the ways that support Common Core State Standards.

To design a unique opportunity for students to make meaningful connections between art, new ideas, and their everyday lives.

To help students develop observation skills through artist-driven and inquiry based discussion.

To help students develop writing skills, through poetry, personal narrative, and written reflection by using contemporary art as inspiration.